Posts Tagged ‘child nutrition’
Access NCA Nutrition Education with Head Start Supplemental Funds
Exciting news! Head Start programs have an opportunity to access one-time supplemental funds to support nutrition services and healthy eating for enrolled children and families. You can use this funding for staff training on resources and educational opportunities to help your program improve outcomes for children and families and align with USDA requirements – like the CACFP!
Read MoreQuarterly Policy Update: July 2025
In the last few months, the new USDA administration has begun to make changes that include deregulation and rescission of guidance, as well as a reorganization of USDA structure. USDA has also released reimbursement rates and the second iteration of their Study of Nutrition and Activity in CACFP. During this time, the Office of the President has released it’s Make America Healthy Again Assessment and proposed budget for FY26, both of which could have effects on child nutrition programs.
Read MoreHead Start One-Time Supplemental Nutrition Funds
The Office of Head Start announced that Head Start grant recipients can request supplemental funds to promote nutrition services and healthy eating for enrolled children and families. This funding was created in response to hearing that lack of funding is a barrier to improving or expanding nutrition services in Head Start programs.
Read MoreSecretary Rollins Announces USDA Reorganization
Last week, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the department’s reorganization plan. Over the next two years, USDA plans to consolidate the FNS Regional Offices from seven to five hubs.
Read MoreDip into Summer Fun: Dips in the CACFP ($)
It’s time to dip into something delicious! Join us to mix up some summer-inspired dip recipes that are #CACFPCreditable and kid-approved.
Read More2025-2026 CACFP Reimbursement Rates
The USDA has released the Reimbursement Rates for 2025-2026. Rates are effective from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Read MoreScholarship Recipients Announced for Virtual Summit 2025
The 2025 CACFP Virtual Summit Scholarship winners have been announced! View the list of all 95 winners.
Read MoreCACFP: A Critical Support for Child Care
The CACFP has many benefits – it supports child care providers and ensures that children and adults in care receive nutritious meals. The CACFP is also critical in supporting child care businesses by decreasing costs that can be reallocated towards program improvement, staff wages, or lower tuition rates.
Read MoreServing with Care: Food Safety 101 ($)
Gain the confidence to ensure a safe and healthy kitchen environment for the children or adults in your care. This training introduces the four key principles of food safety-Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill—equipping you with the knowledge to prevent foodborne illness in our most vulnerable populations.
Read MoreUSDA and HHS Notice: CNPs and Head Start as Federal Public Benefit
USDA and HHS each released a notice stating that many programs under the jurisdiction of both departments are now interpreted as “Federal Public Benefits,” including all CNPs and Head Start. The notices aim to address whether citizenship or qualified immigration status must be verified in order for a child to participate in these federal programs.
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